Aderant is seeking a Senior People Business Partner & Talent Management Specialist.

Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.

At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward. Our people are our strength.

The Senior People Business Partner & Talent Management Specialist is a hybrid role that blends strategic people partnership with hands-on support of core talent programs. This role partners closely with aligned BU leaders to drive people strategies that enable growth, engagement, and organizational effectiveness, while also leading the company-wide execution of talent processes such as performance management and succession planning. It’s an ideal opportunity for an HR professional looking to deepen their impact across both business alignment and talent enablement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including at least 2 years in a strategic HR Business Partner or client-facing HR role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting talent management processes such as performance management and succession planning.
• Strong consulting and coaching skills with the ability to influence and guide senior leaders, managers, and peers across a global and matrixed environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and deliver training sessions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret people data and use insights to inform decisions, measure effectiveness, and drive improvements.
• Proficient with HRIS systems (Workday strongly preferred), Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel), and SharePoint.
• Effective cross-functional partnership and collaboration skills, with the ability to co-create and drive adoption of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and change in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous learning.

Senior People Business Partner

• Serve as a strategic advisor to aligned Business Unit (BU) leaders, deeply understanding their objectives to co-create and implement people strategies that accelerate business performance.
• Lead proactive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design conversations to ensure long-term talent readiness and scalability.
• Navigate and resolve complex employee relations matters with a balanced, consistent, and legally sound approach that protects both the employee experience and business integrity.
• Coach and enable people leaders on critical talent topics including performance enablement, feedback, team effectiveness, and career development.
• Partner closely with BU leadership and People Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver targeted talent initiatives that enhance retention, drive engagement, and build leadership capability.
• Leverage data and insights to identify performance gaps, analyze talent metrics and collaborate on strategic interventions that build organizational strength.
• Assess functional and leadership development needs across the business unit and work with Learning & Organizational Development to ensure effective, high-impact solutions are delivered.
• Drive adoption of enterprise-wide COE programs - such as performance management, leadership development, culture & engagement, recognition, and people technology optimization - ensuring relevance and business alignment.
• Provide input into BU compensation strategy and support the execution of fair and competitive practices that attract and retain top talent.
• Serve as a key partner in organizational transformation efforts, including restructures, integrations, and workforce shifts, ensuring change is thoughtfully managed and effectively communicated.
  Partner closely with local People Business Partners to ensure consistent application of policies and adherence to regional employment laws, maintaining compliance across all jurisdictions
• Champion clear and empathetic change management, guiding leaders through communication strategies that build trust and maintain continuity through transition.
• Perform other People Business Partner duties as assigned.

Talent Management Specialist

• Coordinate and support the execution of performance management processes, including communications, trainings, timeline tracking, and system readiness.
• Assist with the facilitation of talent reviews and succession planning sessions by gathering data, preparing materials, and capturing outcomes.
• Own the development of resources and tools that enable managers to have effective development and feedback conversations.
• Equip People Business Partners with the tools, insights, and guidance needed to effectively align talent strategies with business objectives and act as trusted advisors to their business units.
• Help drive adoption and understanding of talent programs across the organization by creating toolkits, presentations, and communications.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to identify skill gaps and recommend relevant programs or resources.
• Own and maintain the Talent Management Intranet site (SharePoint), ensuring resources are accurate, up to date, and easy to navigate for People Team and business users.
• Perform other Talent Management duties as assigned.